Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: The major new hit fantasy series - A. F. Steadmanová

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOUVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the major new hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari and the Night Brothers. WATERSTONES CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022. Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. - The Times Childrens Book of the Week. Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland. A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keepers Island and co-author of Twin Crowns. The best book Ive ever read. - Patrick, age 10. Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.But just as Skandars dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Islands most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring. Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter
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